Pair of 19th Century Slipper Chairs

A charming Georgian style slipper chair of compact proportions, covered in well-aged, possibly original buttoned leather. England, circa 1860. Why we like it Very comfortable and w...

An interesting early 19th century slipper chair of small proportions, retaining original needlework upholstery, English, circa 1835. The chair p...

A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats. China, Qing dynasty, circa 1800–1900. Why we like them Their smart design, superb quality and richly patinated, original colour make these chairs a rare and desirable find, a versatile and decorative object, suitable for sleek and opulent interiors. This type of chair was popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. Design and history The golden age of Chinese furniture spanned the Ming (1368-1644) to middle Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, when furniture suddenly leaped away from previous lacquered softwoods towards austere and refined pieces crafted from Southeast Asian hardwoods. The emphasis was on simplicity, often with little or no decoration, wonderful timber selection and complex mortise and tenon joinery. No nails were used, so pieces could be broken down and flat-packed for storage and travel. Zitan wood was favoured by the Imperial Palace, and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving. But honey-coloured and richly figured huanghuali was the favourite of the scholar officials who governed China. Those who could afford to, decorated their studios sparsely with just a few select and useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked armchair and a pair of side chairs, maybe an incense stand, a strange rock evoking a distant mountain, and a painting. In design and interior spacing they were the first true minimalists. For a brief discussion of the lowback armchair...

A very fine and elegant Regency period set of eight 'Klismos' chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows England, circa 1810. Why we like them The...

A decorative pair of loose pillows or cushions, made of antique hand made needlework tapestry of floral design, with modern cotton backing and ruby / cream fringe edging. English, l...

A pair of decorative loose cushions made of antique handwoven tapestry of floral design, with modern linen backing and tassel fringe edging. French, late 19th – early 20th century. ...

This is a pair of c. 1870 English Slipper that have been brought into the 21st century with a fine Clarence House Linen in a French gray and ivory abstract damask pattern. The intern...

A pair of walnut slipper chairs with new Couton and Tout abstract animal print fabric. The graceful lines with freshly and professionally polish walnut frames. Mid 19th Century, Ci...

19th century English slipper chair. With its simple, Classic lines, carved mahogany framework and contemporary cream colored natural Belgian linen upholstery, the chair is comfortabl...

A very handsome mid 19th century deep seated Howard & sons slipper chair c1850. Raised on ebonized and gilt turned front legs with out splayed to the rear, all with the original Cope...

French Louis XV style slipper or boudoir chair featuring a serpentine carved frame and cabriole legs. Upholstered in a red and cream toile fabric with a double welt border. Frame has...

19th century English papier mâché slipper chair with reversed painting of ruins on back. Ebonized and gilded with mother-of-pearl detailing. Hand cained.